These Colleges are Charging $90,000 Plus Next Year: Is It Worth It? 
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by Helene Wingens
2h ago
Between 1980 and 2020, the average price of tuition, fees, and room and board for an undergraduate degree increased by 169%, according to a report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. This far outpaces the average inflation rate of most goods and services during that same time period.  This year Yale,… The post These Colleges are Charging $90,000 Plus Next Year: Is It Worth It?  appeared first on Grown and Flown ..read more
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Love the School that Loves You Back: Embracing College Acceptances
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by Laurén Carter
10h ago
For high school seniors, the college admissions journey can be a rollercoaster of emotions. There are highs and lows and the road can feel neverending. As your teen eagerly awaits decision news there is the hope for a slate of acceptance letters and to receive positive news from each application, especially those that are deemed… The post Love the School that Loves You Back: Embracing College Acceptances appeared first on Grown and Flown ..read more
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The 5 Best Dorm Room Rugs of 2024
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by Christina Montoya Fiedler
2d ago
Decorating a dorm room can be challenging. You have limited space, roommates to contend with, and (of course) a budget to stick to. Once you have the essentials, it’s time for the big stuff — something to tie the whole room together. Rugs are a big part of the ambiance of your student’s dorm room,… The post The 5 Best Dorm Room Rugs of 2024 appeared first on Grown and Flown ..read more
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My Daughter’s Two Questions: Big, Small, Both Agonizing
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by Alison Ivey
6d ago
Yellow. That’s a good color for a prom dress. And it must be long. Long enough to reach the ankles of a tall girl but definitely no train. Fashion forward but not overly revealing. Fancy but not sparkly. Cap sleeves or off the shoulder but definitely no cold shoulder. Asymmetric is ok, but not in… The post My Daughter’s Two Questions: Big, Small, Both Agonizing appeared first on Grown and Flown ..read more
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My Son Got Into His First Choice College and Then He Met a Girl
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by Jyl Barlow
6d ago
As of November, my son had applied to one, and only one, college. We weren’t too bothered by the tiny number as we had no doubt he would get in and the pace of this college seemed to fit his academic preferences. Ours is a child who doesn’t thrive within high-pressure academia, nor does he… The post My Son Got Into His First Choice College and Then He Met a Girl appeared first on Grown and Flown ..read more
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I Almost Bailed Him Out: 5 Reasons I Let My Son Fail
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by Tonya Rodriguez
6d ago
Years ago, I saw an interview with Sara Blakely where she praised her dad for framing failure as a good thing. When she was growing up, her dad would often ask, “What did you fail at this week?” He wanted to hear how she’d taken a risk or attempted something bold. Blakely says this positive relationship with… The post I Almost Bailed Him Out: 5 Reasons I Let My Son Fail appeared first on Grown and Flown ..read more
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19 Things We Love On Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (March 20-25)
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by Helene Wingens
1w ago
Amazon is doing something new this year, a Big Spring Sale for 6 days in March. We’ve scoured what they are offering and we found some fantastic deals that we want to share with you. New deals are added every day so we’ll add to this post when we see specially-priced things you might love.… The post 19 Things We Love On Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (March 20-25) appeared first on Grown and Flown ..read more
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The 16 Best Amazon Big Spring Sale Tech and Laptop Deals
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by Mary Dell Harrington
1w ago
Surprise! Amazon just dropped a whole new day of deals called the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Starting on Wednesday, March 20, and running until Monday, March 25th, the Big Spring Sale promises to offer a plethora of ways to save money on all the tech that teens and college kids want.  From laptops to routers… The post The 16 Best Amazon Big Spring Sale Tech and Laptop Deals appeared first on Grown and Flown ..read more
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The 5 Best Dorm Microwaves of 2024
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by Belle DuChene
1w ago
If you have a teen who’s about to fly the coop to college, it’s time to start shopping! There’s a long list of things you don’t want to forget, including one of the best dorm microwaves — it’s a handy appliance that can warm up a cup of coffee, make popcorn, or reheat leftovers for… The post The 5 Best Dorm Microwaves of 2024 appeared first on Grown and Flown ..read more
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Even as She Barely Speaks to Me, I Try to Do This for My Daughter
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by Paige Johnson
2w ago
She is eighteen, and she has had her beautiful light brown hair bleached to a Barbie blond. When I ask how her day was, she may say, “Good–my math test wasn’t as bad as I thought, and at lunch, Charlotte said something so funny…” or she may say, “FINE” in a way that means BACK… The post Even as She Barely Speaks to Me, I Try to Do This for My Daughter appeared first on Grown and Flown ..read more
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